Sacrificial Lovewritten by Chris Baker I am privileged to have such an extraordinary example of sacrificial love from such a young age! My grandmother (Oma), of whom I was extremely close to as a child, was in the hospital dying of cancer on my birthday. She refused to have her death associated with my birthdayContinue reading “Sacrificial Love”
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Are You Making Every Effort?
Are You Making Every Effort?written by Chris Baker The Apostle Peter says in 2 Peter 1:3-4, that God has given us everything we need for holy living through His divine power. Peter goes on to describe the qualities that we should possess in increasing measure. However, before he describes these qualities, he says something veryContinue reading “Are You Making Every Effort?”
Unity!
Unity!written by Chris Baker God made human beings in His very own image. God loved His creation so much that he could not bear the thought of being separated from them. God sent His own Son to die for the sins of the world out of love. Jesus willing went to the cross to dieContinue reading “Unity!”
How Should You Respond?
How Should You Respond?written by Chris Baker How do you respond to people when they hurt you through their actions? Do you respond in like manner? This seems to be the popular approach. I once heard a saying, “do to others BEFORE they do to me.” In other words, I know you are going to hurt orContinue reading “How Should You Respond?”
The Kingdom Is Near
The Kingdom Is Nearwritten by Chris Baker Does life ever seem mundane? Does one day seem to flow into the next and into the next? Have you grown comfortable with life? People in the 1st Century were used to a certain way of life. They had their routines, followed their religious observations, some tried toContinue reading “The Kingdom Is Near”
I Will Not Be Shaken
I Will Not Be Shakenwritten by Chris Baker What does it mean to be shaken? Are you someone that is easily shaken? Perhaps your plans get changed, someone is not responding to you, someone offends you, you get the slightest ache or pain, you fill in the blank. Do you find these scenarios and othersContinue reading “I Will Not Be Shaken”
Just Like Cherry Pie!
Just Like Cherry Pie!written by Chris Baker There are things in life that you instantly love, while others take more of a conscience effort. I’ll never forget the first time I had my mother in-law’s cherry pie; it was out of this world! After that initial experience, I was always excited to eat her cherryContinue reading “Just Like Cherry Pie!”
His Love Endures Forever
His Love Endures ForeverWritten by Chris Baker Have you ever been driving along the road, peaceful, not a care in the world, when suddenly the car in front of you slams on the brakes? In response, you slam on your brakes and your car comes to a screeching sliding halt! This is a picture ofContinue reading “His Love Endures Forever”
Everlasting to Everlasting
Everlasting to Everlasting written by Chris Baker The seasons are changing, the temperature is rising, the days are getting longer and summer is coming! One of my favorite things to do this time of year is cut grass. I have always loved mowing the lawn. I guess I like the feeling of accomplishment as IContinue reading “Everlasting to Everlasting”
Throne of Grace
Throne of Gracewritten by Chris Baker Have you ever been to a funeral? It is not a pleasant experience. Especially, if the funeral is for a dear loved one! Often times we are confronted with the fact that we will never hear their voice again, never hear their stories or jokes, never feel the warmContinue reading “Throne of Grace”
The Barnabas Corner 